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management

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈmænədʒmənt// UK //mˈænɪdʒmənt// man·age·ment General-service

n. the act of controlling or organizing a business, a team, or your own time. It can also mean the group of people who are in charge of a company.

n. the process of dealing with or controlling things or people; the collective body of those who direct an enterprise.


SIMPLE

Good management is the key to a successful business.

CONTEXTUAL

The workers are meeting with management today to discuss the new office safety rules.

COMPLEX

Effective time management requires a disciplined approach to prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to ensure that long-term strategic goals are met without burnout.

Synonyms
Origin

From manage + -ment.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the skill or process; often used with a definite article ('the management') when referring to the group of people in charge.

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